It
looks ominous to me. Bordeaux, the world’s number one fine-wine region, has just
had its best vintage since 1990. Journalists and merchants won’t get a chance
to taste until next spring, but all the signs are that in 2000, Bordeaux has dug
up a large golden nugget.
Vino or financial vehicle?
This month Andrew Jefford assesses what could be the greatest Bordeaux vintage for many years: 2000. The figure alone has significance but will the eventual result be more than just the wine and at last repay Bordeaux investors' patience.